Who was Anne Wolterton?

Anne Wolterton (1580–1589) was born in Heigham, Norfolk, England and died in Heigham, Norfolk, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anne Wolterton 1580–1589

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Nov 1580 · Heigham, Norfolk, England

Died 25 Aug 1589 · Heigham, Norfolk, England

Father Lord Richard Wolterton

Mother Mary Bensley

Siblings Anne Wolterton, Elizabeth Wolterton, Emme Wolterton, Gregory Wolterton, John Wolterton, Mathews Walterton, Richard Wolterton, Rose Wolterton, Sara Elizabeth Wolterton, Sir Stephen Gregory Wolterton, Stephen Wolterton, Suzannah Wolterton Peabody, Violet Wolerton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lord Richard Wolterton

Mary Bensley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Anne Wolterton began in 1580 in Heigham, Norfolk, England. Anne Wolterton passed away in 1589 in Heigham, Norfolk, England.

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1580

Birth of Anne Wolterton in Heigham, Norfolk, England

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1589

Death of Anne Wolterton in Heigham, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Anne Wolterton

This ancestor line traces from England (1520) to Heigham, Norfolk, England (1580) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anne Wolterton (1580–1589) was born in Heigham, Norfolk, England and died in Heigham, Norfolk, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Anne in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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